Baked fish with mozzarella and tomatoes recipe

Baked Fish with Mozzarella and Tomatoes recipe

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This recipe for Baked Fish with Mozzarella and Tomatoes is a delightful and healthy dish that is sure to please seafood lovers. The combination of tender fish fillets, gooey mozzarella cheese, and juicy tomatoes creates a burst of flavors in every bite. The dish is easy to prepare and requires minimal ingredients, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It can be served on its own or paired with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.

Keywords: baked fish, mozzarella, tomatoes, healthy, easy to prepare.

Baked fish with mozzarella and tomatoes recipe details

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Ingredients

600 g	fish fillet, e.g. salmon, frozen
1 tsp	grated lemon peel
2 tbsp	lemon juice
500 g	beef tomatoes
2 tsp	butter or oil
	salt and pepper
some	rosemary, fresh, finely chopped
some	thyme or basil, chopped
125 g	mozzarella cheese
4 tbsp	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp	breadcrumbs
some	basil leaves, to garnish

Instructions

Allow the fish to thaw, rinse with cold water, pat dry and divide into 4 portions. Sprinkle the fillets with lemon juice.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Crosswise carve the tomatoes, place in boiling water for 30 seconds and chill with cold water. Peel, remove the seeds and cut the tomatoes in thick slices.

Grease a casserole dish and place the fish on the bottom. Season with salt, pepper and lemon zest. Layer the tomato slices overlapping onto the fish. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the herbs. Thinly slice the Mozzarella cheese and place the slices over the tomatoes. Combine the breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese and divide the mixture on top. Bake for approximately 25 minutes.

Garnish with basil. Serve with rice, pasta or potato mash.

Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 25 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a